The operative assumption today is that someone, somewhere, has a better idea; and the operative compulsion is to find out who has that better idea, learn it, and put it into action-fast.
Jack WelchPeople always overestimate how complex business is. This isn't rocket science. We've chosen one of the world's simplest professions.
Jack WelchThe essence of competitiveness is liberated when we make people believe that what they think and do is important - and then get out of their way while they do it.
Jack WelchThe quality of an idea does not depend on its altitude in the organization...An idea can be from any source. So we will search the globe for ideas. We will share what we know with others to get what they know. We have a constant quest to raise the bar, and we get there by constantly talking to others.
Jack Welch